Cloud Identity Systems & Security Engineer

About the Position

We are seeking a Cloud Identity Systems & Security Engineer to lead the strategic design and deployment of enterprise identity and security systems across multi-cloud environments. This senior-level position is responsible for the strategic design, deployment, and governance of enterprise identity and security systems across Global Lottery Technology, multi-cloud environments. The role demands deep technical expertise in Microsoft Entra ID, leadership in identity projects, and innovation in security architecture. The engineer will manage identity services end-to-end, integrate with external platforms, and enforce enterprise security standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Entra ID solutions, including multi-tenant and hybrid identity strategies.
• Develop and enforce identity governance frameworks, including Conditional Access, MFA, and Privileged Identity Management.
• Architect and implement Zero Trust security models and advanced identity protection measures.
• Take a technical leadership role in identity project plans, risk assessments, and contingency planning.
• Integrate Entra ID with AWS IAM, GCP IAM, GitHub Enterprise, and other SaaS platforms.
• Configure and maintain SSO and federation (SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect) across multiple environments.
• Manage tenant administration and lifecycle processes across Lottery, multi-tenant environments.
• Administer Entra ID tenants, including configuration, lifecycle management, and policy enforcement.
• Monitor and optimize identity performance, availability, and security posture.
• Develop and enforce enterprise IT governance policies, security standards, and compliance frameworks (ISO, NIST, GDPR).
• Develop automation scripts for identity management using PowerShell, Microsoft Graph API, and Terraform.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies (e.g., passwordless authentication, FIDO2, AI-driven identity analytics).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal security standards.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments of identity systems.
• Oversee disaster recovery planning and business continuity strategies for identity services.
• Lead cross-functional teams in complex global deployments and migrations.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level administrators; lead internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align identity strategy with business goals.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract negotiations, and SLAs.
• Respond to identity-related incidents and security alerts.
• Conduct root cause analysis and post-mortem reviews for major incidents.
• Author and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.

Requirements

• Experience: 10+ years in enterprise identity and security architecture; proven track record in global rollouts, mergers/acquisitions IT integration, and multi-region deployments.
• Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate or Azure Solutions Architect Expert; AWS/GCP identity certifications preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, MFA, Identity Protection, PIM; identity protocols (SAML, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, WS-Fed); hybrid identity knowledge; advanced scripting (PowerShell, Python) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform); familiarity with SIEM tools (Microsoft Sentinel).
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with proactive problem-solving approach.
• Ability to lead and influence across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing large-scale projects and budgets.

Nice to Have

• Experience with multi-cloud identity integration and global enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of modern authentication trends (passwordless, FIDO2).
• Familiarity with AI/ML-driven identity analytics.

We Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in lottery solutions.
• Be part of a team committed to delivering safe and secure technology.
• Engage with a dedicated lottery service provider with a long history of success.
• Contribute to creating reliable and engaging solutions for lottery clients.

About the Company

A global leader with a sharp focus on lottery solutions. A confident step forward building on a long history of delivering safe and secure technology, demonstrating strong commitment to customers as a dedicated lottery service provider. Leveraging collective insight, experience, and expertise to create reliable and engaging solutions that help lottery clients achieve objectives, meet player needs, and deliver meaningful benefits to communities.